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C19 MFD

2003 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,243 mi
Last recorded76,243 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Dorchester41,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 MFD
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 76,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 74,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,314 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,869 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,723 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corroision on nearside front chassis leg

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,458 miles

Brake fluid level is low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 69,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all around the inner shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Brake fluid level is low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,426 miles

headlamp aims on lower limit.

near side and off side front chassis rails starting to corrode.

near side front inner sill starting to corrode.

near side front tyre worn very low on outer edge of tread.

power steering pump and pipes oily.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 65,412 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

handbrake lever travel on the limit.

near side and off side front chassis rails starting to corrode.

near side front inner sill starting to corrode.

near side front tyre worn very low on outer edge of tread.

power steering pump and pipes oily.

rear brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,701 miles

O/S/F tyre has wear to the inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,306 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 51,300 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,090 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 45,090 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,302 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 30,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 23,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,551 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?

Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,676
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 349
parking brake recording little or no effort 236
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 188
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
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C19 MFD is a 2003 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 41,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Dorchester fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C19 MFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Dorchester typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C19 MFD is a 2003 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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